Australian Tax Invoice Template with GST and ABN Fields
A free, editable layout for GST-registered Australian businesses. It has a field for each detail that section 29-70 of the GST Act requires on a tax invoice: the "Tax invoice" label, your name and ABN, the issue date, each item with quantity and price, whether it is taxable, the GST amount and, for sales of A$1,000 or more, the buyer's identity or ABN. The download is an HTML file you edit in your browser and print or save as PDF. It is a layout, not a compliance check: you fill in the details, calculate GST yourself and confirm the rules for your sale with the ATO.
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Download the HTML file to edit its fields, then print or save as PDF. Totals are entered manually.
What This Template Includes
- Document label: Tax invoice
- Your ABN (11 digits)
- Buyer's ABN or legal name (needed for sales of A$1,000 or more)
- Taxable or GST-free status of each item
- GST amount at 10%, or "Total price includes GST"
How to Create Your Australian Tax Invoice
- 01
Describe your work
Type a plain English description of the services you provided, the client, and the amount.
- 02
AI generates your invoice
InvoiceQuickly's AI drafts the client, line items, dates, and totals for you to review before saving.
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Review, download, and send
Check every detail, download the PDF, or use Pro to email the PDF directly to your client.
Recommended Payment Terms
Australian law does not set one payment term for business invoices, so state your own on every invoice and match it to your contract, for example "Payment due within 14 days of the invoice date". Show the exact due date, your bank details (BSB and account number) and the invoice number you want quoted as the payment reference. If a customer asks for a tax invoice for an earlier sale, you have 28 days to provide it.
Need help writing payment terms? Read our guide to invoice payment terms for best practices and templates.
Tax Information
GST is 10% of the GST-exclusive value of a taxable sale. You charge it only if you are registered, or required to register, which happens once your GST turnover reaches A$75,000 (A$150,000 for non-profit bodies). Show the GST amount, or print "Total price includes GST" when GST is exactly 1/11 of the total. Mark GST-free items separately. Every tax invoice needs your ABN; sales of A$1,000 or more also need the buyer's identity or ABN. Sales of A$82.50 or less including GST do not require a tax invoice on request.
Industry context (2026)
As of October 2026, Australian tax invoice rules come from section 29-70 of the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (compilation of 1 January 2026) and the ATO's tax invoice guidance. GST is a flat 10% on taxable sales, and GST collected is reported on the business activity statement (BAS). There is no government clearance or mandatory e-invoice format for business invoices: Peppol eInvoicing, run in Australia with the ATO as Peppol Authority, is voluntary for businesses, although Commonwealth agencies are moving to it for their own purchasing.
Worked example
Mia, a GST-registered web developer in Brisbane, invoices a Melbourne retailer. Lines: website rebuild 1 x A$2,400.00; hosting configuration 1 x A$180.00; content editing 6 hours x A$95.00 = A$570.00. Subtotal A$3,150.00, GST at 10% A$315.00, total A$3,465.00. Because the total is over A$1,000, she fills in the retailer's legal name and ABN as well as her own name and ABN, labels the document "Tax invoice", dates it 27 October 2026, numbers it INV-0042 and sets payment due in 14 days. A separate A$330.00 support call, priced GST-inclusive, can simply state "Total price includes GST", because A$330.00 divided by 11 is exactly A$30.00 of GST.
Common mistakes to avoid
Leaving off the "Tax invoice" label
The document must clearly show it is intended to be a tax invoice. A bare "Invoice" heading with no other indication leaves your customer unsure whether they can claim the GST credit.
Forgetting the buyer's details on larger sales
From A$1,000 including GST, the invoice must show the buyer's identity or ABN. A first name or a trading nickname may not be enough to identify the business.
GST that does not match the total
If you print "Total price includes GST", the GST must be exactly 1/11 of the total. With GST-free items in the mix it will not be, so show the GST amount instead.
Charging GST before registration
Only registered businesses (or those required to register) make taxable sales. If you are below A$75,000 turnover and not registered, issue an ordinary invoice without GST.
Invoicing Tips
- 1Put the words "Tax invoice" at the top so the document clearly shows it is intended as a tax invoice.
- 2Check that the total including GST is A$1,000 or more before deciding whether the buyer's name or ABN is required; when in doubt, include it.
- 3If you quote GST-inclusive prices, divide the total by 11 to get the GST and check it matches the figure you print.
- 4Keep GST-free and taxable items on separate lines, and label which is which.
- 5Use one sequential numbering series so each invoice is easy to match to payments and any later adjustment notes.
Related Resources
- Australian tax invoice requirements: the full ATO checklist, the 28-day rule and e-invoicing status
- Tax invoice vs regular invoice
- Regional invoicing: how Australian rules compare with other countries and what InvoiceQuickly supports
- All invoice templates
Frequently Asked Questions
What must an Australian tax invoice include?
It must make clear it is intended to be a tax invoice and show your identity and ABN, the issue date, what was supplied with quantity and price, the extent to which each item is taxable, and the GST amount (or that the total includes GST when GST is exactly 1/11). For sales of A$1,000 or more, it must also show the buyer's identity or ABN.
Is this template ATO approved?
No template is approved by the ATO. This is a layout with a field for each required detail. Whether your invoice meets the rules depends on what you enter, so check it against the ATO's tax invoice guidance.
Can I use this template if I am not registered for GST?
Yes, as an ordinary invoice. Delete the "Tax invoice" label and the GST fields, and do not charge GST. Only GST-registered businesses issue tax invoices.
What format is the download?
An HTML file. Open it in a browser, click into the bracketed fields to edit them, then print or save it as a PDF. Totals are not calculated for you.
Can InvoiceQuickly create Australian tax invoices?
It can create the invoice in AUD with a 10% tax rate calculated on the subtotal. The PDF heading reads INVOICE and your ABN is copied to new invoice PDFs, so type "Tax invoice" and your ABN into the notes, which do print. InvoiceQuickly does not send Peppol eInvoices.